APRICOT CHEESECAKE BARS

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Another one of my dad's dee-licious dessert concoctions! An easy shortbread crust with cheesecake-like batter, topped with a tangy apricot spread. I call this recipe "bars," my dad calls it "pie," neither is really correct. But, for lack of a better description, I'll have to stick with what we've got...

Provided by SPOTTYSCOTTIEGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Apricot

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces shortbread cookies
3 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
½ cup sour cream
½ cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g

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